MARINE MAMMAL GALA More than $ 700,000 was raised for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center at its annual Marine Mammal Gala on Oct . 23 at the Festival of Arts grounds . Nearly 400 guests attended the event , met upon arrival with an immersive audiovisual experience highlighting the sights and sounds of four underwater ecosystems before emerging to the event site . A cocktail hour featured a silent auction with an online bidding platform as well as a performance by a 16-piece band . Then dinner was provided by chef Brandon Hall of Thyme Well Spent Catering and Events . A live auction included exclusive packages like a safari trip in Tanzania , a private tequila tasting at The Ranch at Laguna Beach , a private yacht excursion and more . Also during the event , the center ’ s CEO , Glenn Gray , gave a presentation on the importance of the nonprofit ’ s mission : rescuing , rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals back into the wild , as well as inspiring ocean stewardship through education , research and collaborative efforts . A video also showcased some of the organization ’ s animal rescues and releases plus an upcoming social media campaign , “ The Microplastic Surgeon ,” which aims to raise awareness about the growing environmental and health crisis caused by plastic pollution . Money raised at the gala helps to fund critical needs such as food for pinniped patients , research in the field of marine mammal veterinary science and free education programs for students from underserved communities . ( pacificmmc . org ) — S . S ./
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